Any attack—even if it harms a single nail or hair of a Druze man or woman—will certainly lead to major and dire consequences. There will be no security in Syria unless the rights of the community there are guaranteed and their dignity and security are preserved.

We also held an emergency security meeting with the commander of the Northern Command to discuss the latest developments.

We will strike with an iron fist anyone who seeks to destabilize Syria's security and target its people.

As a result of Jumblatt's contacts, a ceasefire agreement was reached in Sahnaya, which went into effect half an hour ago.